Mexican Yuletide Cookies

1 c Butter

3/4 c Powdered sugar

1 Egg

1/2 ts Vanilla

1/8 ts Salt

2 c Sifted flour

1 c Uncooked oatmeal

1 c Chopped pecans

Powdered sugar; for rolling Cream butter; add sugar gradually; beat in egg and vanilla. Blend in salt, flour, oatmeal and pecans. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees, about 20 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while warm. Makes about 6 1/2 dozen cookies

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